Halswell Hornets Rugby League Club Inc

After making a swift rise into the top side at the Hornets, we managed to catch up with one of our rugby union converts Daniel Ball before the big clash against Celebration! Check out what he had to say:

1.       What is your Full Name?

Daniel Robin Ball

2.       Where were you born?

Christchurch

3.       What is your favourite place in New Zealand?

Queenstown

4.       What do you like to do to relax?

Chilling in a spa or reading a book

5.       What is your signature cooking/baking dish?

Potato Salad

6.       What do you do for a job?

Yard foreman at Halswell Timber

7.       What is the best compliment you have ever received?

That I am the man….chur!

8.       What is your favourite thing about Rugby League?

It is a fast bunch, and there is a good bunch of boys!

9.       If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you play?

Rugby Union

10.   Who introduced you to playing for the Hornets?

Craig Griffiths (Hornets Seniors Coach) and Hemi TeMaari (Hornets Reserves Player)

11.   How long have you been playing for the Hornets?

First year for a long time, last time I played was 8s

12.   How many years have you played Premiers?

First year

13.   What position do you play?

Hooker

14.   What position would you like to play?

Fullback

15.   Who is the “dark-horse” for the Hornets this season?

Brad Austin

16.   Who do you think will win the Premiers Player of the Year award in 2013?

Garry Hape or Will Tafua

17.   Where will the Hornets finish on the table at the end of the 2013 regular season?

First!

18.   Who will win the NRL in 2013?

Sydney City Roosters

19.   Who will win State of Origin in 2013?

New South Wales for sure.

20.   Who will win the 2013 Rugby League World Cup?

New Zealand Kiwis

21.   Final word, what piece of advice would you give to young Hornets who want to play Premiers one day?

Train hard, and keep at it 100%